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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more
On 1 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) released a call for evidence regarding the potential to extend the scope of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation (CBAM) to cover certain downstream...more
In separate developments, the European Commission (the “Commission”) opened a public consultation on the extension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream products and on additional anti-circumvention...more
The European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement (i.e., a post-consultation, non-binding political deal in relation to the final text of a legislative proposal) to streamline the European Union’s (EU)...more
In this article, we reflect on key trends in ESG over the first half of 2025 and look ahead at what to watch in the second half of 2025. We analyse developments, including the following major themes: - EU Omnibus Proposals...more
On 15 April 2025, Ofgem approved the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO’s) Target Model Option 4 (TMO4+) to reform the grid connection process in Great Britain. The reform shifts from a “first come, first connected” to a...more
Following the German federal election in February 2025, the new coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD (the Coalition) has reached a coalition agreement, unveiled on April 9, 2025....more
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published the Omnibus Simplification Package, a set of proposals designed to streamline key EU sustainability regulations, eliminate redundancies, and reduce administrative burden...more
The European Commission published an "Omnibus" package of proposed changes on 26 February, marking the start of a process that could result in significant changes to key EU laws on sustainability reporting, diligence and...more
US formally submits notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement. On January 27, 2025, Dorothy Camille Shea, the US acting ambassador to the United Nations, submitted a notification of withdrawal from the Paris Agreement...more
The importance of the global supply chain has never been more apparent since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in worldwide shortages of products and drove prices and inflation skyward. Supply chain disruptions have become the...more
Over the past few months, I have noticed an increase in questions from my U.S. clients that export to countries in the European Union (EU) seeking clarity on their products’ exposure to the new carbon adjustment taxation law...more
The vote follows the European Commission’s proposal to delay application of the regulation by one year. On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) voted in favour of the European Commission’s (Commission) ...more
What is the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive? The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) is a pivotal European Union directive that mandates human rights and environmental due diligence...more
The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more
Due to the increased importance of sustainability, environmental protection and social factors in recent years, the luxury industry has found itself at a crossroads of tradition and transformation. Once characterized...more
On 19 July 2024, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Serbia (“Serbia”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) creating a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric...more
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more
On 5 July 2024, the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered into the Official Journal of the EU. The CSDDD will enter force on 25 July 2024. This marks the final key step in the...more
The CSDDD is set to impose mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations for in-scope companies. On 5 July 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was published in the...more
Australian Update - Australia and EU Enter Into Critical and Strategic Minerals Partnership - On 28 May 2024, Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a bilateral partnership to...more
On May 24, 2024, the CS3D was finally formally adopted by the Council, which marks the final step of a long and winding legislative process. This legislative process had begun in February 2022 with the Commission’s proposal....more
This guidance aims to support the preparation and analysis of reports using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. On 31 May 2024, EFRAG published the first three Implementation Guidance (IG) documents relating...more
Good morning! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings...more
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of May 31, 2023 (the "Deforestation Regulation" or "EUDR") aims to reduce the EU's role in cutting down woodlands and thereby to limit the impact of deforestation on greenhouse gas emissions....more